From Paper to the Cloud: Guiding the Digital Transformation of Education Management and Information Systems (SIGEDs)

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on

The objective of the Click for Education project on Education Management and Information Systems (SIGED) is to identify how daily management processes are carried out and the extent to which they take advantage of automation and digital technologies to improve their efficiency. Broadly speaking, the study seeks to identify opportunities for management improvements related to organizational development, process optimization and the generation of information as constant feedback for all levels of management. The project is based on a comparative analysis of 17 case studies of the region.

Digital Therapeutics: Will you be downloading your next treatment for diabetes or depression?

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on

Healthcare in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is overdue for an upgrade. Are there digital health investments that governments can make today to both curb the growth of non-communicable diseases and start them on the path of sustainable digital transformation? If you happen to be reading this blog on your smartphone, you might be aware that your app store is full of options that promise solutions. Has your health provider ever prescribed you one?   

Social Protection and Climate Change: How can We Protect the most Vulnerable Households Against New Climate Threats?

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on

Climate change threatens the well-being of millions of people in Latin America and the Caribbean. The region is experiencing an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events and disasters, which disproportionately affect the poorest and most vulnerable groups. Moreover, the accelerated degradation of terrestrial, marine, and coastal ecosystems endangers the livelihoods of millions of people.

Key Learnings about the LGBTQ+ Population from the Research Agenda

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on


Evidence is fundamental to inform and guide public policies. As we mentioned in another blog post, access to high-quality data and knowledge is as important for societies as medical exams are for individuals’ health. They allow us to identify problems that are often invisible to the naked eye, their underlying causes, and possible solutions.

Latin America, it’s time to talk about retirement

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

By 2050, people over 60 will represent the largest population group in Latin America and the Caribbean. Have you started thinking about your retirement? Join us for the 10th edition of the #GlobalPensionsProgramme June 20 and 21, and learn all about the #FutureOfPensions from renowned global experts, including Nobel laureates Robert Merton and Oliver Hart.

It’s free and it’s online. Register here👉 https://events.iadb.org/calendar/event/26324?lang=en

Education Policy Brief Latin America and the Caribbean #2: Four Key Elements to Make Hybrid Education a Reality

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on

In order to maintain social distancing during the reopening of schools, the number of students per classroom should be reduced by approximately 30%. With this, education systems will have to implement an alternative education provision that combines in-person and remote education mediated by technology. As countries start reopening schools, it is expected that hybrid education will be increasingly adopted. This will serve as a channel for the digital transformation of education systems and to promote an education with greater quality, inclusion, and flexibility.

Gender Gaps in the English-speaking Caribbean: Education, Skills, and Wages

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on

This document contributes to the understanding of the reasons behind gender gaps in education and how they translate into labor market outcomes and trajectories in the English-speaking Caribbean. What are the main characteristics of these gaps? Are they observed through the entire life cycle? Do they grow over time? What factors can explain them?

Gender Gaps in the English-speaking Caribbean: Education, Skills, and Wages

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on

This document contributes to the understanding of the reasons behind gender gaps in education and how they translate into labor market outcomes and trajectories in the English-speaking Caribbean. What are the main characteristics of these gaps? Are they observed through the entire life cycle? Do they grow over time? What factors can explain them?

How Do Disruptive Innovators Prepare Today's Students to Be Tomorrow's Workforce?: Minerva's Co-op Model: A Pathway to Closing the Skills Gap

Submitted by SPH DIGITAL on

Bridging the skills gap is necessary to increase productivity and equity. In Latin America and the Caribbean, this challenge has manifested in high rates of youth unemployment, informality, and inactivity. Traditional higher education has struggled to respond to this challenge, with rising costs limiting access and poor outcomes forcing students to question the value of a university degree. In this paper, we explore a model for collaboration between higher education providers and employers designed to overcome these challenges.